ABOUT US
Our Vision
Why should travel by sail, using the power of the wind and tides, be the exception rather than the norm? At SailLink, we believe in using what is naturally available. Sailing, once the backbone of maritime transport, was replaced by fossil fuels, bringing progress, but also significant challenges for our planet.
Today, we have a unique opportunity: to merge the natural beauty of sailing with modern technological advances. It’s not just about transport. It’s a statement. A way to bring meaning back to our travels, to reconnect with nature, and to reduce our impact while reinventing sustainable transport.
Our Story
Navigation Tests
Extensive testing of schedules and sailing routes between Dover and Boulogne.
ECHOES is ours!
The catamaran is acquired thanks to generous investors. Delivery trip Marseille-Dover in spring.
Official Launch
Start of the first commercial season with passengers. Welcome aboard, pioneers!
End of Season 1
Thank you to the 465 passengers and 115 bicycles welcomed on board for this first year!
Christmas Special
Thanks to you and the £9,465 raised, we are confidently preparing for Season 2!
The Crew
Andrew
Co-founder, Captain & Skipper
Stephanie
Co-founder, Strategy & Crew
Joris
Marketing & Communications
The Vessel: "ECHOES"
Designed for the open ocean, our catamaran "ECHOES" combines safety, performance, and comfort. When sailing, catamarans do not lean over like single hull yachts, making them more suitable for passengers.
Environmental Commitment
Natural forces
Our navigation is designed to maximize the use of wind, tidal currents, and solar energy to minimize our footprint.
Continuous tech evolution
We are constantly improving our onboard practices and refining clean auxiliary propulsion through ongoing development.
Science on board
We partner with researchers to collect vital oceanographic data and monitor plankton health during every crossing.
Marine regeneration
Through your journey, you directly support a virtuous cycle dedicated to the restoration of our local marine environments.
Get Involved
Travelers
Sail with usThe best way to support our mission is to experience it. Rediscover the Channel and travel with a minimal carbon footprint.
Crew & Talents
Share your skillsWhether you are a skipper, a specialist, or simply willing to help, we welcome external expertise and passionate hands.
Science & Research
Ocean Data PlatformWe turn our crossings into opportunities for science. Researchers are welcome to collect vital data on the ecosystem.
Partners
Support the missionAlign your brand with the future of transport. Become a sponsor or investor and help us scale this revolution.
